The Police Command in Cross River has arrested the Pastor of
United Evangelical Church, Michael Bassey, 45, for unlawful possession of human
skull.
The Police also
apprehended Twenty five (25) other suspects for various offences committed in
the state.
While briefing
newsmen on Tuesday in Calabar, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr
Sikiru Akande, said that the pastor was arrested upon a complaint from a
concern citizen on threat to life.
CP Sikiru Akande
also mentioned that the suspect was arrested at No. 56 Uwanse by Asuquo Ekpo
Street in Calabar South.
“The suspect was
arrested with one human skull tied with the complainant’s picture and carved
human image with red clothes.” He said.
The commissioner had promised to make Cross River State the most
peaceful state as it has always been in the past and to ensure every peddler of
crimes and other social vices is brought to book.
Recall that the
commissioner had earlier paraded over 30 suspected kidnappers and gun merchants
in Calabar.
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